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This week, before getting kicked out of their office, Cole visits BHC RHODES, a leading civil engineering and design firm based out of Overland Park, Kansas. While there he sits down with design engineer Austin Lage to learn about the services BHC RHODES offers, and how augmented reality and 3-D printing are defining the future of civil design innovation.

This week, it’s all about seeking out what Kansas City has to offer with Mindy Hargesheimer of Kansas City Bucket List. Listen in as Mindy talks the genesis of Kansas City Bucket List, some of the recent things she has done throughout the city (like goat yoga!), and the importance of getting out and trying new things. Plus, on an EPIC KC Query Mindy asks Cole the most amazing question of all time. What’s on your Kansas City bucket list?

On today’s show, Alex Yoffie, the composer and sound designer for the new podcast Perdition’s Teeth stops by to discuss the two year process of creating the show, the challenge of creating visual images in an audio format, and the formation of his new collaborative venture Broken Hands Media. Plus, Alex shares his love of the movie The Thing, Cole has a new podcast idea, and the KC Query.

The first episode of Perdition’s Teeth launches September 5th.For more info check out Broken Hands Media on their Website & Facebook

With just a little under two weeks to go until the release of her debut album Dome of Swallows, Miki P stops by to plug her album release party at The Rino on September 14th, declare her favorite Beatle, discuss the ins and outs of songwriting, and give Cole some vocal warm-ups tips. Plus, the green thumbs in our audience will be happy with this week’s For the Listener, and the KC Query returns.

On today’s show, our second ever returning guest, as local playwright and actor Derek Trautwein stops by to plug the upcoming Kansas City Public Theatre Kickoff, a recap of his experience at this year’s Fringe Fest, and thoughts on being an actor in KC. Plus, Cole unveils his first ever play, The Kitty Cat Club, and asks for a critique.

To learn more about Kansas City Public Theatre and get tickets to their kickoff event, visit here. The event takes place Friday, August 24th, at The Rino in North Kansas City. It will feature a special performance of “And God Did Shake the Pear: Shakespeare for Everyday Living” by Scott Cox, prizes, a silent auction, and more. Help support free theatre throughout Kansas City!

This week, a passion for all things geeky comes to the forefront as designer/illustrator Josh Ln joins the show. From being commissioned to produce a piece for the Star Trek 50th Anniversary Art Exhibition, spending time at comic cons, and surrounding himself with his favorite pop culture icons, Josh’s love for all things nerdy will have you setting your phasers to stun. Plus, the newly rebranded KC Query and a new segment just for you, the listener.

Can you believe it’s been one year of the Kansas City Podcast? Join us on today’s special 50th episode, a One Year Happy Birthday Celebration. Birthday wishes a plenty as past guests like Cam F Awesome, Dave and Chris from Taco the Town, Annie Harrigan, Brandon Patrick, Kasim Hardaway, Angie Gensler, Eric Melin, and many more sending in some gifts. Plus, no celebration is complete without family in the house, as Cole’s wife Maria helps open presents, eat some cake, talks about her business Stay at Home Solutions, and then takes control of the KC Quiz and rebrands it in her image. Happy Birthday to The Kansas City Podcast!